Literally This Week

Let's get literal

This week: the comics industry worries about Stan Lee, Sherman Alexie turned down an award in light of sexual allegations, Apple bought the e-magazine service Texture, the comics and publishing industry reacts to the death of Stephen Hawking, the estate of Harper Lee sued the Broadway adaptation of her book, an indie publisher is offering a free eBook because of the new CIA nominee, and Tunisia censored two online games. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

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This week: Dolly Parton read to children at the Library of Congress, a 1990’s history book is causing trouble in the church, Heart Newspapers are getting creative with paywalls, Washington state brings back net neutrality, will Florida arm librarians?, George R.R. Martin quits blogging, and multiple journalists accuse a Russian deputy of sexual harassment. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

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This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get access to over 180,000 audiobooks with your first month free. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/aois21 and your first book is on us!

Additional support is provided by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" by James D. King. The Hive continues its relentless attack on the Earth Empire. In this twin adventure, an aged military sergeant and an up-and-coming naval office take on the insectoid menace for the fate of humanity lies in the balance. Find "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" available as an eBook everywhere books are sold and in paperback from Lulu.com and the aois21 market. See the Earth Empire! Defeat the HIVE!

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For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: a fantasy author caused a backlash on social media, Michelle Obama announced her memoir release, are online subscriptions due to fall?, Harper Lee’s will was unsealed, librarians fight the opioid crisis, China banned Winnie the Pooh, and some literary treasures were discovered in Australia. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

aois21 audio would like your help! Yes, you! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit www.surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we would like to thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market and enter you in a drawing for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card. So visit www.surveys.aois21.com today and let your voice be heard!

This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get access to over 180,000 audiobooks with your first month free. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/aois21 and your first book is on us!

Additional support is provided by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" by James D. King. The Hive continues its relentless attack on the Earth Empire. In this twin adventure, an aged military sergeant and an up-and-coming naval officer take on the insectoid menace for the fate of humanity lies in the balance. Find "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" as an eBook everywhere books are sold and in paperback from Lulu.com and the aois21 market. Save the Earth Empire! Defeat the HIVE!

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com. You can support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon. For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: a new comic book store has opened, Mary Shelley’s original notebooks are being released, a new study found an interesting change in women’s portrayals in novels, a prisoner may have to pay the state for his incarceration after getting a book deal, the PEN/America awards were handed out, a new eBook and Audiobook service has been launched, and the internet laughs at a country’s attempt to limit internet use.. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.
aois21 audio would like your help! Yes, you! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we would like to thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market. So visit surveys.aois21.com today and let your voice be heard!
This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get access to over 180,000 audiobooks with your first month free. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/aois21 and your first book is on us!
Additional support is provided by HIVE: A Matter of Gravity by James D. King. The Hive continues its relentless attack on the Earth Empire. In this twin adventure, an aged military sergeant and an up and coming naval office take on the insectoid menace for the fate of humanity lies in the balance. Find HIVE: A Matter of Gravity available as an eBook everywhere books are sold and in paperback from Lulu.com and the aois21 market. See the Earth Empire! Defeat the HIVE!
Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.
For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter.
You can support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.
If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: an editorial cartoon has hit a nerve, comics shops are hoping for a rebound in 2018, Barnes and Noble cuts staff abruptly, the New York Times reverses course on a new hire, the Caldecott and Newberry awards were handed out, a lock of George Washington’s hair has been found in an uncatalogued book, and a popular author has been cut by his publisher. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.
aois21 audio would like to ask for your help! Yes, you! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we would like to thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market. So visit surveys.aois21.com today and let your voice be heard!
This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get access to over 180,000 audiobooks with your first month free. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/aois21 and your first book is on us!
Additional support is provided by American Presidents at War by Thomas P. Athridge. The runaway bestseller is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold. Get your copy today!
Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.
For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter.
You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.
If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: a parent and lawmaker speak out against a book on police brutality, book sales are up in Puerto Rico, Prince William has launched a poetry competition, Newsweek magazine is in chaos, the LA Times was sold, the National Science Foundation will not tolerate sexual harassment, and Brazil’s largest newspaper has quit Facebook. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

aois21 audio would also like to ask for your help! Yes, you! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we would like to thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market. So visit surveys.aois21.com today and let your voice be heard!

This episode is brought to you by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity," the third book in the HIVE series from the mind of James D. King. Get your copy today and join the fight to save the Earth Empire! Find it wherever books are sold and market.aois21.com.

Additional support is provided by "American Presidents at War" by Thomas P. Athridge. The runaway bestseller is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold. Get your copy today!

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.

You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.

For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: Is Luke Skywalker writing a comic book?, the Grammys were handed out, a Canadian poet wasn’t such a nice guy, the Costa Book of the year was announced, Virginia Woolf’s personal photographs were posted online, the New York Daily News cleared house over assault allegations, and a West Virginia newspaper faces bankruptcy. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is brought to you by "Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled" by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Dane. Coming this January and available to preorder today on Amazon.

aois21 audio would also like to ask for your help! Yes, you! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we would like to thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market. So visit surveys.aois21.com today and let your voice be heard!

Additional support is provided by "American Presidents at War" by Thomas P. Athridge. The runaway bestseller is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold. Get your copy today!

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.

You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.

For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.​

This week: Oakland’s Public Library was without power, Chinese Police have arrested a Hong Kong publisher again, a DC book club is the most popular club at school, Ursula K. LeGuin has died, The Pope has a problem with fake news, Apple is building up their eBooks again, and the Polish Parliament is banning and reference to their people taking part in the Holocaust. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is brought to you by "Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled" by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Dane. Coming this January and available to preorder today on Amazon.

It is also sponsored by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" by James D. King, the third entry in the HIVE sci-fi series. Now available in eBook and paperback from the aois21 market, and soon everywhere you find books.

Additional support is provided by "American Presidents at War" by Thomas P. Athridge. The runaway bestseller is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold. Get your copy today!

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.

You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.

For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: there’s a new religious version of Wikileaks, Michael Wolff’s "Fire and Fury" is flying off the shelves, South Korean universities have reached a deal with a science journal publisher, garbage collectors have started a library of discarded books, President Trump announced the "Fake News Awards," prisons face backlash over book censorship, and schools are teaching kids to spot fake news. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is brought to you by "Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled" by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Dane. Coming this January and available to preorder today on Amazon.

It is also sponsored by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" by James D. King, the third entry in the HIVE sci-fi series. Now available in eBook and paperback from the aois21 market, and soon everywhere you find books.

Additional support is provided by "American Presidents at War" by Thomas P. Athridge. The runaway bestseller is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold. Get your copy today!

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.

You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.

For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week: the story of Michael Wolff’s "Fire and Fury" continues, the Golden Globes were handed out, a publisher replies to President Trump, Wikileaks may not have violated copyright law, a San Francisco bookstore is staying open, Anne Rice’s books are coming to TV with big name help, and Yemeni blogger has been missing for 150 days. All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers, the Amazon Charts, and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is brought to you by "Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled" by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Dane. Coming this January and available to preorder today on Amazon.

It is also sponsored by "HIVE: A Matter of Gravity" by James D. King, the third entry in the HIVE sci-fi series. Now available in eBook and paperback from the aois21 market, and soon everywhere you find books.

Additional support is provided by “'Dating' as told by the Modern Whore" by Aylin Vega. The risqué nonfiction collection too hot for Facebook is now available on eBook and paperback. Pick up your copy from the aois21 market or wherever books are sold and you’ll agree it’s #BetterThan50Shades.

Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and audio.aois21.com.

You can now support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon.

For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

Podcast Summary

A weekly podcast sharing news from the publishing industry, libraries, bookstores, authors, and the bestseller lists from the New York Times and Amazon. If it's happening in the world of books, we'll tell you about it.